AI was everywhere at Mobile World Congress 2017 with device makers, OS platforms, app developers, operators and vendors pushing a range of different solutions and AI-enabled experiences. Advertising, payments and billing, and location companies were also well presented at the mobile industry's annual event.

At MWC 2016, the major leading smartphone makers launched new flagship smartphones as well as a new range of VR 360 degree smart accessory cameras. Including, Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge; Xiaomi Mi5; and notably LG's G5 with a modular expansion capability; and Alcatel's Idol 4S which is bundled with a VR headset .

In this regional profile: data, comparisons and charts, insight on the Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand fixed voice, fixed broadband, mobile and multiplay markets, operator ownership data plus comment on the major recent strategic and regulatory events in the countries.